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Wild Tangent games have come as preinstalled software on many pc's for the past 10 years. So whats the problem? I don't see a problem here. Those games were already installed on your new pc so you should be fully aware of them.

So i have a pc i recently got and the games section if it is published by wild tangent.

i did not play anything? i guess it's safe to say the whole os is already compromised?

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It's just your standard instance of crapware being loaded up by the vendor. I don't think Wild Tangent has the same near-malware reputation it once had, but if you don't want it there, removing it won't have any harmful effects. I personally would burn it in a fire, but that's only my opinion.

Wild Tangent games have come as preinstalled software on many pc's for the past 10 years. So whats the problem? I don't see a problem here. Those games were already installed on your new pc so you should be fully aware of them.

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Because it hasn't even been 10 years since Wild Tangent was classified as spyware and put in the definitions list of and removed by some of the most popular anti-malware programs during that period. It used to be bad news, but I've not even looked at it for years so I don't know what the situation is exactly these days.

I don't recall where I labelled Wild Tangent as malware, it's bloatware that shouldn't be there and can be easily removed by a trained eye. Many PC Vendors were and are guilty of bundling games of dubious background and continue to do so. My opinions on this will never change.

I don't recall where I labelled Wild Tangent as malware, it's bloatware that shouldn't be there and can be easily removed by a trained eye. Many PC Vendors were and are guilty of bundling games of dubious background and continue to do so. My opinions on this will never change.

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You linked systemn0b to the "What to do if your infected" page. Hence the accusation of a malware attack.

Lol...............I did not know "Add/Remove Programs" required expert assistance. Wow thanks for the tip. The next time I need to install or uninstall software the first thing I am going to do is come here and post a help thread.

Do you honestly think I need links provided for explanations of common Windows programs such as "services and msconfig"? This isn't the first grade you know. Notice how I already provided systemn0b with the necessary tool to remove any and all preloaded pc "crap".

Why are you being so belligerent? Siljaline is an expert in the field and was simply explaining that programs don't always just "go away" and that could be considered an issue for some people. I was explaining simply what it used to be considered, and I'll repeat myself yet again that I'm not aware of what it may or may not be classified as today.You are now the one making this much bigger than it was ever meant to be. The OP has the answer now, it can be removed and they should check for leftovers just in case. That's all this should have ever boiled down to.

back in 1999 wild tangent was known for tracking your surfing habits and delivering ads...anyone remember the ad-aware days? anyone remember bonzai buddy?

so if it tracks your surfing habits it may as well be classified as a rootkit.

tracking as known as "RECORDING" surfing habits "KEEPING TRACK OF THE SITES YOU VISIT" let's make it simple because that's what third party software engages in nowadays..it may as well covertly record usernames and logins...completely compromising privacy.

back in 1999 wild tangent was known for tracking your surfing habits and delivering ads...anyone remember the ad-aware days? anyone remember bonzai buddy?

so if it tracks your surfing habits it may as well be classified as a rootkit.

tracking as known as "RECORDING" surfing habits "KEEPING TRACK OF THE SITES YOU VISIT" let's make it simple because that's what third party software engages in nowadays..it may as well covertly record usernames and logins...completely compromising privacy.

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I don't want to even see pictures of Bonzai Buddy. Between that and Gator it was like reliving the Black Death.

back in 1999 wild tangent was known for tracking your surfing habits and delivering ads...anyone remember the ad-aware days? anyone remember bonzai buddy?

so if it tracks your surfing habits it may as well be classified as a rootkit.

tracking as known as "RECORDING" surfing habits "KEEPING TRACK OF THE SITES YOU VISIT" let's make it simple because that's what third party software engages in nowadays..it may as well covertly record usernames and logins...completely compromising privacy.

A different viewpoint

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Bonzai Buddy was awful cute though. come on now, How could any resist a purple monkey.